Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022!
The perfect point-of-care guide for nurses and health professionals
caring for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures,
Fischbach's A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 11th
Edition, provides an essential foundation for safe, effective,
informed nursing practice. This proven, comprehensive manual is
organized the way a nurse thinks -- by specimen, function, and test type
-- describing an extensive array of tests for diverse populations and
delivering step-by-step guidance on correct procedures, tips for
accurate interpretation, and expert information on patient preparation
and aftercare.
Extensively updated and easy to navigate, the 11th Edition clarifies the
role today's healthcare providers play in quality care planning,
individualized patient assessment, analysis of patient needs,
interventions, patient education, patient follow-up, and outcome
evaluation. This unique resource also alerts users to potential risks
and complications, interfering factors, and more to ensure the most
confident, competent application in clinical settings.